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Couples & Marriage Counseling in Austin, TX
"Louis has helped my husband and I grow throughout the time leading up to our marriage as well as now that we are married. We both needed to grow in different ways and Louis was able to help us work on those areas while still nurturing our relationship. He helped us foster a healthy, happy and fulfilling marriage and has given us methods of effectively communicate with each other that we use every day."
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About Couples & Marriage Counseling
In the sacred journey of togetherness, every couple encounters moments where the seas get turbulent and the path seems obscured. At Louis Laves-Webb, LCSW, LPC-S & Associates, we offer a haven for your relationship to anchor during these storms, facilitating a space where love is rekindled, connections are deepened, and conflicts find resolution. Whether your partnership is navigating through calm waters or weathering the storm, our specialized couples and marriage counseling in Austin, Texas, stands ready to guide you both toward rediscovering the harmonious rhythm of your unique love story.
"Very helpful and personable. Been seeing him for couple's counseling for several years and he's helped us through some tough times."
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Marriage & Couples Counseling Statistics
The realm of couples and marriage counseling has seen significant engagement and tangible outcomes in recent years. Approximately 752,370 couples annually take the step to enter couples therapy, showcasing the trust and value people place in the process. This commitment to relationship well-being is further evidenced by the fact that 3.4% of households have sought guidance from a marriage or couples therapist. Beyond the relational benefits, there's a broader impact on individual health. Research indicates a noteworthy 21.5% reduction in healthcare use as a result of engaging in couples therapy. This underscores not only the emotional and relational advantages but also the physical and mental well-being enhancements that couples and marriage therapy can bring about.
Our Marriage Counseling Practice Areas
Marriage Counseling
Marriage counseling provides a safe and supportive environment for partners to work through difficulties and rediscover their emotional connection. Our therapists help couples improve communication, navigate conflicts, and strengthen trust, ensuring that both partners feel heard and valued. Whether you're experiencing everyday relationship stress or deeper emotional disconnection, we offer personalized strategies to create lasting, meaningful change in your marriage.
Couples Counseling
Not all Austin couples seeking therapy are married—many partners want to proactively strengthen their bond before issues arise. Couples counseling provides a space to enhance intimacy, resolve misunderstandings, and set healthy relationship foundations. Our approach focuses on fostering mutual respect and understanding, helping couples navigate differences before they become long-term conflicts.
Premarital Counseling
Engagement is an exciting time, but it’s also a period of change and transition. Premarital counseling helps couples discuss expectations, values, communication styles, and conflict resolution strategies before saying “I do.” By working through potential roadblocks early on, partners can enter marriage feeling confident, aligned, and prepared for the journey ahead.
High Conflict Couples Counseling
Some relationships experience repeated cycles of intense arguments, emotional distance, or unresolved frustrations. High conflict couples counseling provides structured guidance to break toxic communication patterns and restore balance in the relationship. Our therapists help couples develop effective coping mechanisms, improve emotional regulation, and learn constructive ways to de-escalate conflict and rebuild trust.
Intensive Couples Counseling
For couples experiencing significant distress or feeling stuck in unresolved issues, intensive counseling offers a deep-dive approach to relationship healing. This method involves extended, focused therapy sessions designed to tackle deep-seated concerns, improve emotional responsiveness, and reignite intimacy. Whether you need a marriage reset or urgent intervention, our therapists provide tailored strategies for lasting, positive change.
Infidelity Recovery Counseling
Recovering from infidelity is challenging, but healing is possible with honest communication, guided reflection, and professional support. Our infidelity recovery counseling helps couples navigate betrayal, rebuild trust, and redefine the relationship’s foundation. We create a safe space to process emotions, address underlying issues, and explore whether reconciliation is possible.
Sex-Positive Couples Therapy
Intimacy plays a crucial role in relationship fulfillment, yet many couples struggle with communication around desires, boundaries, and expectations. Our sex-positive couples therapy creates a judgment-free space to discuss sexual concerns, enhance intimacy, and ensure both partners feel understood and valued. We encourage open conversations that promote healthy, fulfilling sexual dynamics within relationships.
Our Marriage Therapy Methodologies
Imago Therapy
Imago Therapy is a unique approach to marriage counseling that emphasizes the connection between unresolved issues from one’s past and current relationship dynamics. Developed by Dr. Harville Hendrix, this therapy focuses on fostering communication that moves beyond blame to understanding and empathy. By guiding couples to explore their childhood experiences and the subconscious images they have of love, Imago Therapy helps partners understand each other’s feelings and needs deeply, promoting healing and transformative connections within the relationship.
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is a highly effective form of couples therapy that centers on the emotional bonds between partners. Based on the principles of attachment theory, EFT seeks to strengthen or rebuild the emotional attachment by encouraging the expression of deep-seated emotions and needs. Developed by Dr. Sue Johnson, this approach helps couples identify the patterns and cycles that drive their conflicts, enabling them to respond to each other in more loving and supportive ways, thus fostering a stronger, more secure bond.
Gottman Method
The Gottman method to couples therapy, developed by Drs. John and Julie Gottman, is grounded in over four decades of research with thousands of couples. This method emphasizes a nuts-and-bolts approach to improving relationship satisfaction and addresses areas from conflict management and intimacy to shared dreams and values. The Gottman method uses thorough assessments and practical interventions to help couples strengthen their relationships in three key areas: friendship and intimacy, conflict management, and creation of shared meaning. It is well-known for its effectiveness in revitalizing marriages by fostering respect, affection, and closeness.
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About Our Therapists
At Louis Laves-Webb, LCSW, LPC-S & Associates, we connect clients with many therapists who bring diverse backgrounds, experiences, specialties, and specific training to their practice. Our team includes licensed professionals trained in marriage counseling, couples therapy, and family therapy, ensuring that every couple receives tailored support based on their unique relationship dynamics. Learn more about our therapists below.
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Louis Laves-Webb, LCSW, LPC-S
Louis Laves-Webb, LCSW, LPC-S, is a seasoned psychotherapist and clinical supervisor with over two decades of experience helping individuals, couples, and families navigate emotional challenges through compassionate, evidence-based therapy.
Kalee Gower, LCSW
Kalee Gower, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker who blends curiosity, transparency, and evidence-based techniques to support clients in exploring identity, relationships, and personal growth.
Robbie Price, LPC
Robbie Price, LPC, is a relationally focused therapist who specializes in anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction, using psychodynamic and interpersonal approaches to help individuals, couples, and groups achieve greater self-awareness and emotional well-being.
How Does A Marriage Counselor Differ From a Family Therapist?
A marriage counselor focuses specifically on the relationship between partners, helping couples navigate conflicts, improve communication, and strengthen emotional bonds. The goal of marriage counseling is to address challenges within the partnership—such as trust issues, intimacy concerns, or recurring disagreements—while equipping couples with tools to build a healthier relationship.
A family therapist, on the other hand, takes a broader approach, looking at how relationships within the family unit influence a couple’s dynamic. Family therapy often involves multiple family members (such as children, in-laws, or co-parents) and addresses systemic issues, such as parenting struggles, generational trauma, or extended family conflicts. While family therapists can and do provide marriage counseling, their focus is often on the interconnected relationships within a family system rather than just the couple itself.
At Louis Laves-Webb, LCSW, LPC-S & Associates, we're trained marriage counselors and family therapists, allowing us to tailor treatment based on your specific relationship needs. Whether you’re seeking couples-focused support or a more holistic family therapist, we’re here to help.
Is Couples Therapy Really Worth It? Why Shouldn't We Just Break Up?
Couples therapy is absolutely worth it if you and your partner are open to understanding each other, improving communication, and working through challenges together. Every relationship goes through difficult periods, and many couples struggle with conflict, emotional disconnect, or trust issues at some point. The key question isn’t just whether you should stay together, but whether you’ve fully explored the possibility of repairing and strengthening your relationship before making a final decision.
With couples therapy, you're offered a structured, judgment-free space where both partners can express their needs, learn new ways to connect and break negative cycles that may seem impossible to fix alone. Many couples find that with professional guidance, they’re able to resolve deep-seated conflicts, rebuild trust, and rediscover the love that brought them together in the first place.
However, couples therapy isn’t just about saving relationships—it’s also about gaining clarity. If breaking up is truly the best option, therapy can help ensure the process is handled in a healthy, respectful way, especially if children or shared responsibilities are involved. Either way, couples therapy provides valuable insight and growth, whether the goal is reconciliation or moving forward separately in a way that fosters personal healing.
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Couples & Marriage Counseling for LGBTQIA+ Partners
Relationships come in many forms—and so should your therapy. Our LGBTQIA+ Affirmative Therapists provide supportive, inclusive counseling for couples navigating communication, conflict, and connection in all types of partnerships.
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"Very helpful and personable. Been seeing him for couple's counseling for several years and he's helped us through some tough times."
"Louis is a really great listener. He not only listens, but he HEARS you. I have never felt so understood by a therapist before. He is great at guiding you toward a more honest approach at an emotionally balanced life. He doesn't judge and is always welcoming. My appointments with Louis always left me feeling empowered and ready to face the week."
"I’ve been going here consistently for several years and have been nothing short of amazed at the experience (and results)."
Trust The Licensed Marriage Therapists at Louis Laves-Webb, LCSW, LPC-S
At Louis Laves-Webb, LCSW, LPC-S & Associates, our licensed marriage therapists believe that relationships thrive when couples feel heard, respected, and supported. Whether you're looking to repair trust, navigate conflict, or strengthen your bond, our licensed therapists provide expert guidance tailored to your relationship’s needs. If you’re ready to invest in your relationship, we invite you to schedule a session today and begin your journey toward a stronger, healthier partnership.
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Central Austin
601 W 18th Street
Austin, TX 78701
Our main office is located in a historic part of downtown Austin near the University. The office is a converted house that is inviting and cozy.
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North Austin
3818 Spicewood Springs Road, Suite 300
Austin, TX 78759
Our north office is nestled in the hill country near the Spicewood Springs greenbelt. We’re on the 3rd floor across the street from Taco Shack.
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601 West 18th St
Austin, TX 78701
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3818 Spicewood Springs Rd
Suite 300
Austin, TX 78759
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